Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Oliver Letwin

Wednesday 19th January 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Letwin]

I hope that the hon. Lady has already gathered that we are trying to do two things. The first is to provide immediate assistance to voluntary and community groups that have had a tough time because of the spending review. The transition fund of £100 million is open. We are waiting for the bids to be completed, and they will then be judged and money will be handed out. Secondly, we are opening a wide terrain of public service delivery functions that can be carried out by voluntary and community groups, resulting in a huge potential for them to earn.

[Bridget Phillipson (Houghton and Sunderland South) (Lab)]

10. What steps he is taking to ensure that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds participate in the national citizen service.